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What an amazing sight. I'm a fan of graphiti not because i think it looks nice (which it does) but every picture, word tells a story. I know this was a planned slice of graphiti but i still think its pretty attractive, even though i dont think the inside is much cop
The moat of this Martello Tower used to house a Children's Zoo, but has been closed for some time.
On a clifftop, it is the only Clacton tower to have a moat, the other 2 are now just behind the prom at sea level.
rocky outcrop
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Christ Church United Reformed Church, Carnarvon Road, Clacton on Sea.
CHRIST CHURCH OPENED
The building, in Early English Gothic, comprised only the present nave, shorter by one bay, and the transept up to the partition. The interior was lit by gas, and an American organ provided music. There was a central pulpit, the "children's gallery', and seating for just under 400. Above the tower a spire rose to a height of about 80 feet. The Church occupied a prominent corner position, and, in addition to Anglefield forming an open space to the sea, the land to the rear was then largely undeveloped.
On Wednesday, June 29th, 1887, little more than a week after Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, Christ Church was opened in brilliant weather and 'under favourable auspices.'
The opening service commenced at 3.30 p.m. and was conducted by Thomas Batty and Edward Spurner. The sermon was preached by the succeeding Chairman of the Congregational Union, and he chose as his text the last covenant of Jesus with his disciples (Acts,1: 6-8) 'and ye shall be witnesses unto me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.' To some at that time Clacton might well have seemed an uttermost part of the earth!
The congregation then adjourned for tea in the Public Hall, and, somewhat depleted, they returned to the Church for a public meeting, which was addressed at some length by several clergy and friends.
The total cost of the land and building had been £2,415, and there remained a deficit of about £500.
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The Postcard
A Valentine's Series postcard that was posted in September 1914 to:
Mrs. A.T. Lane,
9 Russell Street,
Luton,
Beds.
The message on the back of the card was as follows:
"Dear Mother,
How are you getting on
in these exciting times?
I think we shall manage
to stay another week
although D is nearly
scared to death - we
can hear the guns being
fired and see sentries
all over the place.
I dare not hardly go for
a walk - we have to go
round side streets to
avoid the coastguard
station.
I am writing this on the
Front at 8 o'clock in the
morning, been here since
half past six.
It is lovely.
Love Lou".
Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton-on-Sea is the largest town in the Tendring peninsula in Essex, England, and was founded as an urban district in the year 1871. It is a seaside resort that saw a peak of tourists in the summer months between the 1950's and the 1970's.
The town's economy continues to rely significantly on entertainment and day-trip facilities, and it is strong in the service sector, with a large retired population.
In 1936, Billy Butlin bought and refurbished the West Clacton Estate, an amusement park to the west of the town. He opened a new amusement park on the site in 1937, and then, a year later on the 11th. June 1938, opened the second of his holiday camps.
This location remained open until 1983 when, due to changing holiday tastes, Butlins decided to close the facility. It was then purchased by former managers of the camp who reopened it as a short-lived theme park, called Atlas Park. The land was then sold and redeveloped with housing.
Double decker 32855 on the start of its journey to Colchester due at 16.35 hours.
The 79 service to Brightlingsea is towards the back
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Clacton-on-Sea is the largest town in the Tendring peninsula and district in Essex, eastern England, and was founded as an urban district in 1871. It is a seaside resort that saw a peak of tourists in the summer months between the 1950s and 1970s.
The town's economy continues to rely significantly on entertainment and day-trip facilities and it is strong in the service sector, with a large retired population. The north-west part of the town has two business/industrial parks. In the wider district, agriculture and occupations connected to the Port of Harwich provide further employment.
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